Apr 28, 2021 | Passive House, Understanding Architecture
The design standard called Passive House was developed in Germany with the first Passive House homes erected in the early 1990s. This standard is a type of green architecture that is known for its comfort, durability, and resiliency. It offers many benefits...
Apr 15, 2021 | Green Building, Passive House, Understanding Architecture
You may not be able to tell whether a building is built to Passive House standard from the outside, but there is considerable difference between Passive House buildings and minimum code-compliant buildings. And they’re different not only in how they’re constructed,...
Apr 12, 2021 | Architect Resources, Green Building, Passive House
Most people have been inside an office building that was frigid in the summer and sweltering in the winter. Or in one that was just a sea of dark cubicles. Or even one that felt musty and stale. Most people have more than once struggled to maintain energy levels...
Apr 9, 2021 | Green Building, Passive House, Understanding Architecture
When planning your dream home, you will encounter a variety of strategies and approaches to home design. If your ideal home is energy efficient or green, you may have more options than you know. Deciding which method to adopt will depend on a combination of your...
Apr 5, 2021 | Architect Resources, Passive House
Retail spaces come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and each shop has its own specific needs. Passive House has been used on everything from grocery markets to boutiques to car dealerships and has succeeded in providing a happier, healthier place to work and...
Apr 5, 2021 | Architect Resources, Green Building, Passive House
The hospitality sector offers up some specific challenges when it comes to utilizing the Passive House standard. From giant commercial kitchens to rooms packed with warm bodies, the problems could seem to overwhelm an energy efficient system. However, Passive House...
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